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Below is a family biography included in The History of Perry County, Indiana published by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. in 1885. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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ANTON PAALZ, agent for the Cabinet Maker’s Union of Tell City, was born in Frier, Germany, August 30, 1851. He came to the United States with his parents in 1865, and learned the cabinet-maker’s trade in Tell City, where he followed it until 1879. In that year he was appointed to the position which he now holds. June 22, 1876, his marriage with Mary A. Smith, a native of Cincinnati, was celebrated, and to this union five children have been born: Leo., Anton, Antoinette, Louise and Mina. In politics Mr. Paalz is a Democrat and a warm advocate for the principles of his party. Himself and family are members of the Catholic Church. He is a stockholder in the association which he represents, and is recognized as an enterprising and successful business man. He is the only son born to the marriage of Peter Paalz and Kathrina Kronz, both natives of Germany. The former died in 1876; the later still resides in Tell City.
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This family biography is one of 257 biographies included in The History of Perry County, Indiana portion of the book: History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties Indiana published in 1885 by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. For the complete description, click here: Perry County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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